Land Your Next High-Paying Staff Scientist Job with Ladders

A Staff Scientist is a highly qualified member of research institution or industry R&D teams. They are responsible for devising, coordinating, and conducting experiments to increase the body of scientific knowledge or to develop new drugs, products or processes.

Positions Across Top-Tier Companies

The Ladders provides you with direct access to staff scientist vacancies that come with attractive salary packages. Connect with leading companies across various industries looking for skilled professionals like you.

Broad Range of Staff Scientist Jobs

From Biotech to Material Science, the vast field of science has a host of roles that demand the scientific acumen of a staff scientist. On Ladders, you can discover jobs across different domains and pick the one that fits your career aspirations and expertise.

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$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing processes through expert guidance and collaboration. Drive product quality improvements within cell culture operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $126K *

Transform your career by developing safe and robust chemical processes. Collaborate with a diverse team to support the creation of new medicines, driving innovation and effective solutions from lab to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a fast-track global leadership program focused on developing future leaders through hands-on training in production operations, team management, and project execution across international sites...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $205K *

Deliver innovative solutions in statistical programming for oncology trials, leading oversight of clinical studies while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and quality analysis. Collaborate wi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Transform early-stage research into innovative solutions by exploring novel materials and chemistries. Drive projects from concept to prototype, shaping strategies and ensuring seamless collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $252K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous AI agents for complex cybersecurity environments, focusing on designing training pipelines, reward functions, and evaluation benchmarks to enhance threat detec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative geophysical solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise in signal processing, coding, and numerical optimization to tack...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Engage in innovative geophysical research, developing advanced algorithms and high-performance applications to solve seismic industry challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams and val...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Champion innovative research initiatives within the Immunochemistry team, overseeing large molecule analysis and ensuring compliance with GLP regulations, SOPs, and FDA guidelines to drive impactful r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$62K - $114K *

Join a team that's leading scientific and technical support for NOAA's NMFS. Engage with diverse stakeholders to assess marine resources and propose environmental solutions while overseeing critical c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$71K - $117K *

Help us enhance oncology insights by collaborating with teams to design, analyze, and interpret statistical data for molecular tests, driving clinical research and patient outcomes with innovative bio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Elevate laboratory operations by executing work plans and maintaining compliance with regulations. Collaborate on method development, documentation, and efficiency projects to enhance analytical proce...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $256K *

Engineer high-performance solutions in a collaborative team, where your backend expertise will enhance lab automation and AI-driven applications, ensuring optimal data management and workflow integrat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead R&D innovation and product development across food, cosmetics, and supplements. Oversee teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive product strategies to meet consumer and market needs while o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $152K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering relationships in pharma and biotech. You'll provide technical support, collaborate on product development, and enhance business activity through engagement an...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product development across diverse R&D projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, effective risk management, and alignment i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Optimize product launch processes by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery while navigating risks and maintaining stakeholder alignment across diverse global teams...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of cross-functional NPI projects driving global product launches from inception to execution. Lead teams through project governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment while ens...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $285K *

Unlock innovation by leading biocompatibility and materials science advancements for next-gen medical devices, focusing on safety, performance, and regulatory compliance in patient-contacting technolo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $207K *

Unlock potential by architecting high-performance computing solutions that enhance drug discovery and clinical development. Lead the design, optimization, and application of cutting-edge AI systems to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $119K *

Drive innovative research in peptoid-based nanomaterials for advanced applications, collaborating across disciplines to enhance understanding and development of novel energy solutions and materials sc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $104K *

Lead the charge in improving environmental quality through project involvement. Utilize your geology and environmental science expertise to support investigations, remediation tasks, and complex field...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $201K *

Partner with us to advance ophthalmic solutions as a Clinical Scientist driving innovative research through clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful strategies that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $133K *

Drive your career forward by leading FIFRA regulatory projects, ensuring compliance and providing technical assistance while collaborating with internal teams and EPA regulators in a dynamic, supporti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $201K *

Unlock potential by joining a team focused on innovative clinical research in ophthalmology, where you'll contribute to developing cutting-edge surgical instrumentation and improve patient care throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    A Staff Scientist is usually a member of research institution or industry R&D team, responsible for conducting experiments and researches to increase scientific knowledge or to develop new products.

  • What industries hire Staff Scientists?question toggle

    A wide variety of industries hire Staff Scientists, including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, material science, environment science, and more.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    Necessary qualifications can vary by industry, but typically include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field. Many companies also prefer candidates with advanced degrees, or significant work experience.

  • Can Ladders help me find high-paying Staff Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Absolutely, Ladders specializes in high-paying jobs ($100K and above). You can find Staff Scientist positions across top-tier companies in various industries on our platform.